Flying Winger Jack Clarke Celebrates 100 Appearances for Sunderland

Sunderland winger Jack Clarke reached a significant milestone last night at the Stadium of Light, as he made his 100th appearance for the club. Over the course of his two-year spell at Wearside, Clarke has become a fan favorite and a key contributor to the team.

With 13 goals under his belt this season, Clarke has unquestionably been a talisman for the club. His century of games has seen him find the net 25 times and provide 20 assists, illustrating his consistent goal contributions. Clarke’s impact on the team is highlighted by his remarkable goal involvement rate of almost one every two games.

As he approaches his two-year anniversary at the Stadium of Light, Clarke’s time at Sunderland has been highly successful, both for the player and the club. His highlights include setting up Patrick Roberts‘ crucial goal in the League One play-off semi-final against Sheffield Wednesday and sealing the team’s top-six finish last season with a strike against Preston North End.

When reflecting on his time at Sunderland, Clarke acknowledged his initial motivation to prove himself and expressed his satisfaction with his performances over the past two years. He stated, ‘I came here with a point to prove and I think my performances have gone a long way to showing what I can do.’

Clarke further emphasized his belief in his ability to score goals and provide assists. He expressed his pride in playing for Sunderland and the team’s achievements, including back-to-back play-off finishes and a promotion from League One. He also mentioned the numerous success stories within the club.

While Clarke was content with his goal tally from last season, he admitted, ‘I said from the start of last summer that I feel I could have scored more.’ Therefore, he is delighted to have already surpassed his previous record and highlighted the significance of his goals in contributing to the team’s success.

As Sunderland continues their push for a top-six finish in the Championship, Clarke is eager to create more memorable moments in the red and white jersey. He acknowledged the club’s faith in his abilities and expressed his gratitude for the experiences he has had so far.

On reaching this milestone, Clarke said, ‘I can’t quite believe it’s been 100 games, but this Club has given me the faith to flourish, and we have created so many moments that I will carry with me and for that, I am extremely grateful.’

Looking ahead to the remainder of the season, Clarke aims to maintain his strong performance and contribute further to the team’s output. He emphasized Sunderland’s attacking mentality, asserting their belief that they can match any opponent regardless of their position in the table.

With 7,987 minutes played, 25 goals, and 20 assists, Jack Clarke has made a significant impact on Sunderland’s fortunes during his 100 appearances. As Michael Beale‘s side heads into the crucial stage of the Championship campaign, Clarke’s contributions will continue to be vital to their aspirations.